Project Vision

The 500-Year Forest

Endless forests once covered southern Ontario in a tapestry of maples, oaks, elms and cedars. Today, much of that old growth has disappeared, replaced by urban sprawl. The Ignatius Old-Growth Forest, the 500-year project, will bring a piece of that original forest back to life on the grounds of Ignatius Jesuit Centre, just north of Guelph's city limits.

The Old-Growth Forest Project will protect 40 hectares of land. Benefiting both community and our local ecosystem, our project will provide:

Habitat for a rich diversity of wildlife and peaceful backdrop a pristine Speed River.

Corridors of forest connecting the Ignatius site to other natural landscapes in the region.

An inspiring setting for spiritual development and ecological learning.